Dermatology, Session 10

Skin diseases with ulcers and sinus tracts in dogs and cats. – Dr. Manolis Saridomichelakis

There are too many diseases causing skin ulceration and sinus tract formation. They vary from deep infections due to common microorganisms, to hereditary, immune-mediated or idiopathic cases. Some of them are easily diagnosed on clinical grounds but some others need extensive and quite expensive diagnostic investigation. The ability to differentiate the clinically distinctive ones, and to prioritize the diagnostic tests, starting with those that are more likely to offer diagnostic information is a challenging task.

Learning outcomes:
Rational diagnostic and therapeutic approach to skin diseases with ulcers and sinus tracts.